Description

Responsible for delivering preventive, promotive, and basic curative oral health services, especially in community and rural settings, while observing the acceptable standards of operation

Academic Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Community Oral Health from a recognized institution.
• Registration with a valid license from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC)
• Minimum of two (2) years’ post-internship experience
• Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Experience in community outreach programs, school dental health programs, or mobile dental clinics is an added advantage.
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of dental hygiene, oral health, and infection prevention and control.
• Proficiency in computer skills (especially Health Management Information Systems).

Desired Competencies

• Ability to perform basic dental procedures (examinations, extractions, prophylaxis, fluoride application).
• Strong knowledge of oral disease prevention, health education, and community mobilization.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with industry advancements.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, especially with rural or underserved populations.

• Delivering preventive, promotive, and basic curative oral health services, especially in community and rural settings, while observing the acceptable standards of operation

• Ability to perform basic dental procedures (examinations, extractions, prophylaxis, fluoride application).
• Strong knowledge of oral disease prevention, health education, and community mobilization.
• Attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Commitment to continuous professional development and staying updated with industry advancements.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, especially with rural or underserved populations.
• Proficiency in computer skills (especially Health Management Information Systems).

• Diploma or Degree in Community Oral Health from a recognized institution.
• Registration with a valid license from the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC)
• Certificate in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Strong clinical skills and knowledge of dental hygiene, oral health, and infection prevention and control.